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Contents 5 Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started 10 Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music 16 Using iPod mini 16 Using iPod mini Controls 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini 24 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 31 Adjusting iPod mini Settings 34 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini 39 iPod mini Accessories 45 Charging the iPod mini Battery 48 Tips and Troubleshooting 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Safety and Cleaning 3
Contents 5 Quick Start 7 What You Need to Get Started 10 Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music 16 Using iPod mini 16 Using iPod mini Controls 22 Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini 24 Organizing and Transferring Your Music 31 Adjusting iPod mini Settings 34 Using the Extra Features of Your iPod mini 39 iPod mini Accessories 45 Charging the iPod mini Battery 48 Tips and Troubleshooting 54 Learning More, Service, and Support 56 Safety and Cleaning 3
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Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to purchase songs and download them to get started using iPod mini quickly. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
Use iTunes to import songs from your CD or digital music collection to your computer, or use the iTunes Music Store (available in some countries only) to purchase songs and download them to get started using iPod mini quickly. iPod mini works with the iTunes music software included on purchasing your computer. Then organize the songs and transfer them to your iPod mini. Read this section to iPod mini. 5 Quick Start 1 Congratulations on the iPod mini CD.
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... music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the...
... music to and playing music on iPod mini, see "Using iPod mini" on the iPod mini CD. 6 Quick Start iPod mini Features iPod mini is a music player and much more Learning to Use iPod mini Read this chapter to set up iPod mini and get started playing music quickly. With iPod mini, you can: • Store songs from your CD or digital music collection, for listening on the...
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You must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to www.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar information with built-in FireWire 6-pin ... Some features require Mac OS X v10.2 or later (Mac OS X v10.3.3 or later is recommended). • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you have : • A Macintosh with iPod mini. What You Need to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7
You must have the latest version of iTunes, go to use iPod mini with a Macintosh, you must have Mac OS X v10.2 or later to www.apple.com/itunes. • iSync 1.1 and iCal 1.0.1 or later iSync and iCal are optional for synchronizing contact and calendar information with built-in FireWire 6-pin ... Some features require Mac OS X v10.2 or later (Mac OS X v10.3.3 or later is recommended). • iTunes 4.2 or later (iTunes is included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you have : • A Macintosh with iPod mini. What You Need to Get Started To use iSync and iCal. Quick Start 7
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... adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have the latest version of iTunes...
... adapter) For more information about compatible FireWire and USB cards and iPod cables, go to www.apple.com/itunes. • iPod software (included on the iPod mini CD) To be sure you purchase an optional 6-pin-to www.apple.com/ipod. 8 Quick Start You can use iPod mini with a Windows PC, you must have the latest version of iTunes...
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Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Belt Clip iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start 9
Your iPod mini includes the following components: iPod mini Belt Clip iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable iPod Power Adapter Apple Earphones Quick Start 9
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The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer. iPod Dock Connector to music. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to your music CD collection to FireWire Cable. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start
The built-in battery is 80-percent charged in about an hour, and fully charged in about four hours. Then you charge the battery, install software from the iPod mini CD, and import songs from your computer. iPod Dock Connector to music. Step 1: Charge the Battery Connect iPod mini to the iPod Power Adapter using the iPod Dock Connector to your music CD collection to FireWire Cable. Setting Up iPod mini to Play Music To set up iPod mini, you transfer the songs to iPod mini and start listening to FireWire Cable 10 Quick Start
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...haven't already transferred music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you 'd like to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. To import music to your computer. You can browse hundreds of thousands of songs and listen ...and click Music Store in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up an account or enter your computer using the iTunes Music Store. For an in some countries ...
...haven't already transferred music to your computer from your audio CDs, or if you have an Internet connection, you 'd like to your existing Apple Account or America Online (AOL) account information. To import music to your computer. You can browse hundreds of thousands of songs and listen ...and click Music Store in the Source list. 2 Click the Account button and follow the onscreen instructions to and playing music on iPod mini, see the iPod mini Tutorial on transferring music to set up an account or enter your computer using the iTunes Music Store. For an in some countries ...
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Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. If you have a Mac, or if you have a Windows PC with a 6-pin FireWire 400 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way.
Be sure the connectors on both ends of the two included cables. FireWire 400 port iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable. They can only be inserted one of the cable are oriented correctly. If you have a Mac, or if you have a Windows PC with a 6-pin FireWire 400 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable 12 Quick Start Step 4: Connect iPod mini and Transfer Music Connect iPod mini to your computer using one way.
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.... Quick Start 13 If you have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to iPod mini. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer ...to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to a low-power USB ...
.... Quick Start 13 If you have a FireWire port, but has a high-power USB 2.0 port, use the iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable. iPod mini won't work if it's connected to iPod mini. When you 're using a Windows PC laptop computer with a high-power USB 2.0 port, connect the computer ...to a power outlet before connecting iPod mini for best results. Note: If you connect iPod mini to your computer, iTunes opens automatically and transfers the songs and playlists in your music library to a low-power USB ...
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... If your Windows PC doesn't have a 6-pin FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port or a high-power USB 2.0 port, here are other ways you can connect iPod mini: • If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it.... For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect." When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start
... If your Windows PC doesn't have a 6-pin FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394) port or a high-power USB 2.0 port, here are other ways you can connect iPod mini: • If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port or a USB 2.0 port, you can purchase a FireWire card or USB 2.0 card, and install it.... For more information on the iPod mini screen says "OK to disconnect." When the transfer is complete, a message on cables and compatible FireWire and USB cards, go to www.apple.com/ipod. 14 Quick Start
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Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15 Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song.
Squeeze both sides of iPod mini, charging the battery, and using other features of the Dock connector to disconnect the cable from your computer. Press the Play or Select button and enjoy! Quick Start 15 Then use the Click Wheel and Select button to and managing music on iPod mini, using iPod mini accessories. Step 5: Play Music When the song transfer is complete, disconnect iPod mini from iPod mini. To Learn More Read the next chapter to learn more about using the Click Wheel and the other iPod mini controls, transferring music to browse for a song.
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... Wheel to go back to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center... of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select the item. Press the Select button to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to ...
... Wheel to go back to learn about using iPod mini controls, transferring music, charging the battery, and using the extra features of iPod mini) to navigate through onscreen menus, play songs, change settings, and view information. Using iPod mini Controls Press the Select button (in the center... of your thumb lightly around the Click Wheel to select the item. Press the Select button to highlight a menu item. Move your iPod mini. Press Menu on iPod mini. Using iPod mini 1 Read this section to ...
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Hold switch Menu button Previous/Rewind button Click Wheel Apple Earphones iPod Remote port Headphones port Select button Next/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Dock connector port 17 Using iPod mini
Hold switch Menu button Previous/Rewind button Click Wheel Apple Earphones iPod Remote port Headphones port Select button Next/Fast-forward button Play/Pause button Dock connector port 17 Using iPod mini
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... hold Play/Pause. From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to the item and press the Select button. Scroll to play songs. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Press Menu. Using iPod mini 18 Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu.
... hold Play/Pause. From the Now Playing screen, use the optional iPod Remote (available at www.apple.com/store) from your computer to the item and press the Select button. Scroll to play songs. iPod mini must be disconnected from any screen. Press Menu. Using iPod mini 18 Select Playlists or Browse from the main menu.
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Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast-forward Rewind Set the Hold switch to any point in the song. Press Previous/Rewind.
Press Previous/Rewind twice. Press and hold Previous/Rewind. 19 Using iPod mini Press Next/Fast-forward. Then scroll to Hold (an orange bar appears). From the Now Playing screen, press the Select button. Press and hold Next/Fast-forward. iPod mini Controls Disable iPod mini controls (So you don't press them accidentally) Skip to any point in a song Skip to the next song Start a song over Play the previous song Fast-forward Rewind Set the Hold switch to any point in the song. Press Previous/Rewind.
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Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don't want to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you can make the controls inactive. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls.
Disabling iPod mini Buttons Using the Hold Switch If you're carrying iPod mini in your pocket and you don't want to activate the controls or turn it on accidentally, you can make the controls inactive. Using iPod mini 20 Slide the switch toward the center (so you can see the orange stripe) to Hold. n Set the Hold switch to disable the controls.
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Queueing Up a List of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You see "About Smart Playlists" on your iPod mini, the songs appear in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. When you like it. To clear the On-... Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you connect iPod mini. For example, to iTunes when you want . Rating Songs You can use song ratings to view your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to indicate how much you create a list of Songs You can also queue entire lists...
Queueing Up a List of songs on page 27). 21 Using iPod mini You see "About Smart Playlists" on your iPod mini, the songs appear in the On-The-Go playlist: n Select Playlists > On-The-Go and select a song. When you like it. To clear the On-... Select button until the song title flashes. 2 Repeat step 1 for other songs you connect iPod mini. For example, to iTunes when you want . Rating Songs You can use song ratings to view your computer: n If iPod mini is set iPod mini to indicate how much you create a list of Songs You can also queue entire lists...
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... button twice. 3 Use the Click Wheel to your computer. If you connect it 's OK to disconnect iPod mini. Be sure to orient the connectors on your computer and connect the other end to transfer and manage music...iPod mini in most cases, to the Dock. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). If you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini...
... button twice. 3 Use the Click Wheel to your computer. If you connect it 's OK to disconnect iPod mini. Be sure to orient the connectors on your computer and connect the other end to transfer and manage music...iPod mini in most cases, to the Dock. By default, iPod mini imports songs automatically when you have an optional iPod mini Dock (see page 12 for illustrations and more information). If you connect iPod mini using the included FireWire cable. When this automatic transfer is available at www.apple.com/store. Connecting and Disconnecting iPod mini You connect iPod mini...
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To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If it's not OK to the Trash. If you're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see the "Do not disconnect" message. Eject...
To eject iPod mini: n Select iPod mini in the Windows system tray and selecting your iPod mini. 23 Using iPod mini If it's not OK to the Trash. If you're using a Mac, you can eject iPod mini by dragging the iPod mini icon on iPod mini. If you see this screen appears: Important: Don't disconnect iPod mini if you see the "Do not disconnect" message. Eject...